Honorable Mentions
Photography: Lo & Sons
Lo & Sons Recycled Patchwork Tote Bag for $66: This is probably what you imagine when you think of a handbag: it has a large compartment with two smaller internal pockets and does not close with a clasp or zipper. Still, it comfortably fits a laptop, books, and everyday accessories, so it could be used as a work bag or for a night out. Fun fact: it is made of Lo & Sons bags returned and damaged.
Lo & Sons Catalina Supreme Tote for $135: Lo & Sons is one of our favorite brands and former reviewer Medea Giordano says this travel bag is great for weekend getaways. It is spacious and has a bottom compartment for a pair of shoes. Don’t you need a separate compartment? Simply unzip the bottom of the main compartment to create a larger space. The Catalina Supreme is made from a durable recycled material that maintains its shape even when empty. However, for what it is, it’s hard to justify the high price.
Bellroy Tokyo bag for $129: This is the second spot on our top pick from Moment. It has similar pockets, with a soft sleeve to accommodate a 13-inch laptop, two 5-inch pockets for a phone, wallet, cables, or a small laptop, and larger “pop” pockets at each end that extend to hold a bottle of water. , umbrella or shoes. is made of recycled plastic bottlesand its straps have a nice rubber grip to keep it on your shoulders.
Photography: Lux and Nyx
Tote Lux and Nyx Origami for $288: The Origami Tote is stunning, with a design that can go from work and the gym to dinner or the airport. There is a padded laptop sleeve, two interior side pockets that can hold mini umbrellas or even a flat shoe, a small zipper pocket hidden inside the V-shaped exterior sleeve that holds a phone, and a luggage compartment on the other side. . There are two versions, one made of neoprene and the other made of satin, but neither it biodegrades.
Fjallraven Kånken Backpack for $100: Us love the Kånken backpack. Their Totepack is essentially the same bag, but it can be converted from a tote bag to a backpack. The downside is its size, with only one 13-inch laptop pocket and two side pockets for water bottles or a small umbrella, but they’re tight, so don’t expect a 1-liter Nalgene to fit in there.
United by Blue Convertible Carryall for $118: This is our favorite recycled bag and a solid, water-resistant laptop bag that you can wear as a tote on one shoulder or unzip the hidden straps and style it as a backpack. Former reviewer Medea Giordano says it’s ideal for camping trips and outdoor getaways. Some of the key features include a padded laptop sleeve, internal organizational pockets, and two side pockets with expandable straps.
Photography: Dagne Dover
Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Bag for $285: The Petra is made with recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It is durable and enormous—fits a 16-inch laptop and is almost 17 inches tall. It’s probably too big for an everyday bag. But the hardware is sturdy metal and the laptop compartment is padded. For parents, this is also a decent diaper bag.